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Why Am I Losing Fat on my Cheeks?

asked 3 years ago by mathew in India , Bangalore
Latest answer by Jason D. Meier, MD
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I have acne and pimple scars on my face. I have been doing laser treament for couple of months now, but over the period, I noticed that the fat on my cheeks is getting more and more suppressed, which in turn makes my scars more prominent. Is there something I can do to avoid this? What could possibly be causing the fat loss fat from my cheeks?

1 answer to Why Am I Losing Fat on my Cheeks?

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Facial fat loss can be caused by a number of things

Mathew, Facial fat loss, termed lipoatrophy, can be caused by a number of factors including genetic factors, aging, chronic illness, and some infectious diseases. I recommend that you see your local physician to have a complete evaluation to rule out a medical condition that may require treatment. However, facial fat grafting, also called fat transfer, is an excellent solution to provide increased volume to the face and improve the look of the acne scars especially if used in... more
Jason D. Meier, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

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